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Cafe Abuja

3.7 (127 reviews)
ModerateAfrican
Closed • 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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Jennifer M.

The food was good. Alot of things were not available but what they did have was good. My only draw back was that I got a bottle of water foe $5. Just a regular water bottle for $5 which is a 40pack somewhere lol. But I won't knock the hustle I guess.

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Cynthia J.

I really enjoyed my experience of getting delicious Nigerian food to go at Abuja Cafe! I came here on the good word of a friend and was not disappointed at all! I'd like to mention that it is bright and so clean on the inside! Very inviting! The young lady and the gentleman 1/25/22 were very pleasant and patient! I ordered my favorite jollof rice with plantains. It came with two pieces of meat so I got dry fried chicken, which means without red stew. I don't care for stew on my meat. It comes with a container of smoky and spicy greens- the most delicious that I've had in Houston. I also ordered a side order of plantains which came with a whole lot and was too much for me but that's definitely not a complaint! I share! I will say that the jollof was delicious! It just needed to be a little hotter in spice and I'm used to Nigerian fried chicken being much drier, and well, a little more tough. I know it doesn't make sense to the usual fried chicken connoisseur but I'm used to a delicious fight with my Nigerian fried chicken. Oh well, it was very tasty though! They have meat pies and scotch eggs. Neither of which I like but they are well liked among others and I would encourage other diners to enjoy. They have water, juices, soft drinks, and beer galore. I was impressed with their assortment of beverages. I shall return to this lovely restaurant!

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Clairessa F.

My family and I were awfully disappointed with how this establishment has went down the drain food was poorly cooked, either had too much tumeric and was sprinkled with more tumeric when served. The total price was $80 which is expensive when you could wrestle with one bite of the meat, and choke through each bite of fried rice and dried meat that almost had the same texture as burnt leather. Sad, but the customer service wasn't up to par either. It took me a while to write this review because it was heartbreaking that this is a family -business.

Compliments to the chef! Delicious!! A hidden gym. I'll be back

The Service was excellent, even with the short wait. The food is flavorful delicious! I recommend anyone to try!

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Ginger G.

I visited this restaurant and was given OLD STALE HARD beef. When I called, after not being able to eat it, the person on the phone told me I would receive a new order on my next visit. A week later I returned for a new order and was charged $44 dollars for what would likely be the same old stale beef! The supervisor proceeded to argue that they do not give out old food, then proceeded to contradict that lie with the truth of WHEN THEY DO THIS AND GET COMPLAINTS they just give more beef as if DOUBLE STALE MEAT is desirable. For 2 pieces of meat they give with a 19 dollar plate of instant rice, I will NOT be returning to this establishment. Rude, unprofessional and poor quality food now! Definitely not how it was when they opened years ago! I will take my business next door to Amala.

Plantain side. Good temp and tasty, ripe plantain.
Abby K.

Okra with chicken. Really nothing to write home about. If you zoom in, the eba was not pounded to smooth. That or we got the bottom of the pot. I was really turned off by it. On a good note, the chicken was seasoned well. Egusi with assorted and pounded yam. Yam was better pounded. Shaki was too tough to eat. I was not pleased and may never order here again. The order was also delivered more than an hour after the promised time.

Jenni G.

Fire!!!!! Omg this place DOES NOT MISS. Start off with the suya and Jollof and that is where you will stop because they give you so much and since it's all delicious you end up eating every bite and boom , your full. My hubby and I got the Nkwobi and chicken pie and rice/ stew. Omgggggggg too good.

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Lavanya S.

We are an Indian family and had Egusi with pounded yam at cafe Abuja a few weeks ago and it was the first time we tried Nigerian food. We LOVED the place, the people (customer service) and of course, the food. Made and served with so much love. The ambience of the place is homely yet very modern. Now, whenever we make chicken or beef curry at home, we make sure to take carry out of pounded yam. We have incorporated pounded yam into our Indian cuisine that we typically eat at home and Man it's delicious. Thank you cafe Abuja for all your delicious food served with so much love. We will be back soon to try other dishes.

My go to order (I don't eat meat) but this gets me right EVERYTIME!
Junie K.

Great customer service, this restaurant is one of the first African RR that I went to and didn't receive major attitude while ordering my food & for that reason alone it became my go to spot. I love their stew it's not overly spicy but has a nice balance. Now I WILL say that some days their food is better than the others and I realized almost everytime I don't like my food there was a woman with a bad attitude at the front (I don't think it's the owner cus Bosses move a certain way) but energy is truly infectious. I never ever used to get the bad reviews on yelp but the other day I picked up my food and everything in my order was just off an older woman was at the front just evil eyeing me, I almost wanted to leave my food but I had already paid. when I first walked in she barely even greeted me but was quick to ask for a tip while I paid for my food. Here's the Tip. To the lady with the excessive skin tags, please just stay in the back and Heal or something cus my Stew on this day was BITTER lmfao I almost couldn't believe my eyes and taste buds , I even was recording a Vlog but I was too dissatisfied . So I decided let me leave a review cus when you're on the rise to success the ppl around you will tear your business down. Please keep the happy sweet younger staff in the front, I came to eat food. not attitude. The day I came & had the weird experience was 5/3 (Tuesday) and I had just came there and had an amazing order and delicious food FRIDAY 4/29 so when I went back days later and it was totally different I was like oh nah let me do a review cus I already know the real reason. It's the Vibe, Energy cannot be destroyed it can only be transferred. Keep the happy staff at the front please.

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Chelsea L.

The food was pretty good but the portions are terribly small. We ordered a goat soup and it was very little soup and meat. Smh the jollof, egusi, and beef stew was good. The stew should've had more stew to it though.

Okra and Pounded Yam
Diamond C.

This was my first time trying Nigerian food and it was a great experience. They have a nice size menu and great staff. The restaurant is clean and they are doing a good job at social distancing. I had the okra, goat, and pounded yam. Because it was my first time trying Nigerian food I can't really judge it or compare it but I can say I wish it had more flavor to it. It seemed to have lacked in spices. I will try Nigerian food again but maybe something more spicy or a soup.

Orlando R.

Jojo is showing me some new looks. He's pretty stylish himself. So, he also decided what I should try. I hope that he knows his food. Let me tell you, Jojo knows good food! But, he likes his food too spicy for me. J-man had me try the chicken gizzards and plantains. I wanted more vegetables, and so I ordered the spinach dish. Both dishes were very appetizing, healthy and delicious. I already love chicken gizzards!, but to have them as the center of this dish made it extra special. The plantains are starchy, like potatoes, which made for a great supplement. And, I'm sure that they are more nutritious even. Again, I would tone down the spiciness for non-Nigerian people like me who aren't as adept at eating this food. The spinach side dish was absolutely lovely. It had all the natural flavor plus unshelled shrimp. I wouldn't change a thing here. It melded well with the rest of the meal. I had plenty of leftovers for four more meals. And, to tame down the spiciness, I added Quinoa (like rice) to the meal. It went very well though I'm sure that is took away from having authentic Nigerian food. For the first time trying Nigerian food, I'm very impressed. And the restaurant was very inviting too. Most of the people were very well dressed and friendly. Like the Terminator says, 'I'll be bach'.

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9 years ago

Amazing! I typically get the Jollof rice with beef stew. The pepper soup is great also, especially if you have a cold.

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7 years ago

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Thank you Ms Bridgette for the feedback! We appreciate your support!

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6 years ago

Best pounded yam and egusi soup ever!!!!!!! You have to give this place a try. Y'all need to open a store in Atlanta

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9 years ago

Good food, but takes forever to come out. Ordered the grilled fish it wasn't exciting ,but the egusi soup is good

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8 years ago

Very good meal, will def. return, impressed, clean, quaint, good service, very authentic food and dining experience

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8 years ago

Cafe Abuja is a different type of Nija restaurant, they are doing a very good job. I strongly recommend

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6 years ago

Delicious food and great ambience. If you're looking for authentic African cuisine this is definitely a must go in the Houston area!!

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Great Service, Great Concept. Awesome food and the concept was the best of any nigerian restaurant in houston!

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The jellof rice, came with spinach, plantain and a plate of stew with meat ... The food was straight.

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ChopnBlok - POST Market - Buka bowl...  short rib red stew

ChopnBlok - POST Market

4.7(345 reviews)
17.3 mi•Downtown
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Wow! I haven't had African food in so long since I was in Africa 2 years ago and this made me miss…read moreit so much! I got the Golden bowl which was curry based stew with smoked jollof rice and plantains. It was just all tasted so wonderful and homey. I love how the curry wasn't too spicy and blended will with chicken and jollof. I wanted more jollof- definitely tasted the smokiness. It was all a perfect heartwarming stew with rice! Chicken was seasoned well! The serving was filling. I was lucky to save some for the next day! Service was pretty quick! Staff were very nice and professional explaining the menu. Casual ambiance. Nice place to get a quick bite and sit down.

OMG, this was such a nice find! My friend recommended ChopNBlok since she had visited both their…read moresit down restaurant and this more casual location. I'm always happy to discover a good restaurant recommendation, and this one definitely did not disappoint. They had someone out front handing out samples of their Jollof rice, curry sauce, and stewed plantains, which were part of their Golden Bowl. I'm not a big plantain person, so I initially asked for mine without them. But, I decided to give them a try anyway, both with and without them. I'm glad I did because the plantains actually added a really nice balance to the dish. The combination of the rice, curry, and plantains was mostly savory with just a hint of sweetness. Hands down, this was my favorite dish. I also have to give a shout out to the woman out front handling the samples. I spoke with her the most, and she did a really good job of selling the restaurant. She was welcoming, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience enjoyable. Sometimes it's the little things, like someone taking the time to introduce you to the food and make recommendations, that can really make a difference. All in all, ChopNBlok was a great find, and I'm glad my friend recommended it. I don't live in the area, but if I ever find myself back there, I would definitely return for the Golden Bowl. It's always nice when you discover a dish that makes you want to come back for more!

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ChopnBlok - POST Market - The line moves-use the time to make your final selections or enjoy a sample.

The line moves-use the time to make your final selections or enjoy a sample.

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Popcorn chicken yum

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Fabaceae African Cuisine - Vegan egusi soup

Fabaceae African Cuisine

4.2(80 reviews)
14.0 mi•South Main
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Went for dinner and it was everything I expected and more! The owners are a sweet couple who…read moreprovided great service and were very helpful with the menu. I shared the fufu with egusi soup with stewed goat added, the Stewed Hen, Moin Moin, & Jollof Rice, and the meat pie with a friend and it was plenty for both of us. The fufu with egusi soup was super delicious with a spicy kick that I loved (7/10) . The plate was the star of the meal. Everything from the stewed hen, to the rice, to the greens were all so well seasoned and I truly enjoyed every bite (8.5/10). The meat pie was also delicious with a savory filling and the pastry was thick and buttery but surprisingly not overbearing considering the pastry to filling ratio (8/10). Overall the food was awesome and seemed quite authentic. Would definitely come back to support this small local business!

I placed a pickup order through DoorDash yesterday at 5:31pm and never received any food. When we…read moregot there at 6:00pm the owner said they were closed due to a catering order and that he canceled the order on DoorDash even though it said on the app that it wasn't, we went back and showed him and he assured us it wasn't canceled and then drove off. When I woke up this morning and checked DoorDash it said that the order was picked up at 7:37pm and my card was charged $60, which is honestly too much for 2 soups and 2 appetizers. Also on top of that the location was sketchy, had no visible signage, and was dirty. Would not recommend this place at all if I could give negative stars I would.

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Fabaceae African Cuisine - Entry to their new location

Entry to their new location

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Fabaceae African Cuisine - Faba location Behind the Greater Texas building at the read of the plaza

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Faba location Behind the Greater Texas building at the read of the plaza

Bantu House

Bantu House

4.5(25 reviews)
14.0 mi

Came here the first time for my birthday to get some of my favorites which I learned about when…read morevisiting Africa specifically West Africa. The food here is awesome. Would definitely recommend coming very pleased.

I recently had dinner at Bantu House with my daughter. I am not very experienced with African…read morecuisine outside of South African restaurants and a few Ethiopian-style places, so this was a very new experience for me. Overall, I found the food to be very flavorful, well seasoned, and unique. My daughter and I actually ended up liking each other's meals more than our own, so we switched plates, which worked out well. We also ordered a few extra items, including wings and yams. The pounded yam was interesting and very different from anything I usually eat. It is probably not something I would go out of my way to order again, but I am glad I tried it and now understand a little better how it is eaten. The one disappointing part of the visit was the ordering experience. The young man who rang us up was polite, but he was unable to make any recommendations. He said he had been working there for about three months and still could not really suggest what to order. For someone like me, who is unfamiliar with this type of food, recommendations would have been very helpful. I would have appreciated some guidance on the most popular dishes, common choices, or what first-time customers usually enjoy. That said, the owner was extremely kind. She came out to our table, spoke with us, and helped explain how to eat some of the food we had ordered. I really appreciated that. She came across as a very sweet person, and based on her hospitality alone, I would come back to support the business. This style of food may not personally be my cup of tea or something I will crave often, but I respect the flavor, the care, and the local business behind it. I would give Bantu House four stars. It could have been closer to 3.5 for me personally, mostly because of the lack of ordering guidance, but the owner's kindness and the quality of the food pushed it to four.

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Bantu House - Lunch specials at Bantu House!  Jollof, Egusi, & more with sides & meat for just $14.99. Mon-Fri, 11 AM - 2 PM. Don't miss out! #Cypress

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Lunch specials at Bantu House! Jollof, Egusi, & more with sides & meat for just $14.99. Mon-Fri, 11 AM - 2 PM. Don't miss out! #Cypress

Taste Of Nigeria

Taste Of Nigeria

3.0(153 reviews)
10.1 mi•Gulfton, Galleria/Uptown
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I visited just at opening and was welcomed immediately upon walking in. The hostess helped me…read moredecide on the Mackerel instead of the Tilapia which turned out to be a great decision. Food took about 15 minutes as they weren't busy so there was no long wait. I ordered non spicy level but received spicy since it wasn't yet available. Thankfully it was a tolerable level. Every bite was tasteful and I loved the sweetness & firmness of the plantains. I will visit again to try the goat & oxtail next time.

I visited Taste of Nigeria with my seven-year-old daughter and a friend, and while the food itself…read morewas good, the overall experience was disappointing due to the customer service and lack of professionalism. We arrived around 9:17-9:20 PM and waited until approximately 9:35 PM before being attended to. When someone finally approached us, we were initially told we couldn't be served, but they eventually agreed to accommodate us. Unfortunately, the interaction while placing our order wasn't very welcoming. The employee seemed irritated and inconvenienced by having to take our order and answer a few basic questions about the menu. As someone trying a different cuisine and wanting to understand what I was ordering, I would've appreciated a little more patience and hospitality. I eventually felt the need to explain myself, and after a few exchanges, her attitude softened and she became friendlier, which I appreciated. However, it shouldn't take that much effort for a customer to feel welcomed. For our meals, I ordered the extra-spicy egusi with goat meat and pounded yam. My daughter had the chicken with jollof rice and plantains, and my friend ordered egusi with beef and pounded yam. The food was genuinely good, and I enjoyed the flavors. My only complaint regarding the food was the temperature. Everything arrived lukewarm rather than freshly hot, and it gave the impression that the plates had been sitting for a while before being brought out. I would've enjoyed the meal much more if it had been served hot. What really made the experience uncomfortable was what happened while we were eating. The employees began arguing among themselves, creating an unprofessional atmosphere in the dining area. I had my seven-year-old daughter with me, and that's simply not the kind of environment I expect when taking my family out to eat. I also noticed several other customers waiting for their orders, and overall, there seemed to be a lack of attentiveness and organization. I understand that restaurants get busy, especially toward closing, and I appreciate that they ultimately accommodated us. However, good food should be accompanied by good service and a welcoming atmosphere. I would consider giving Taste of Nigeria another chance because I did enjoy the food, but I sincerely hope the customer service, communication, and overall professionalism improve. The food has potential to make this a great experience, but unfortunately, the service overshadowed it this time.

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Hunan Cafe - Egusi with fufu on it, and on the right is the pepper chicken soup also with fufu.

Hunan Cafe

4.2(122 reviews)
20.7 mi
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I've eaten African food all over the U.S., and Hunan Cafe has some of the most flavorful West…read moreAfrican food I've ever had. Everything tastes absolutely incredible. I usually order the jollof rice, efo riro, and egusi soup, and every single dish is rich, bold, and deeply satisfying. It was so good the first time that I came back again the very next week. Every visit I spend no less than $50 because I can't help but order all my favorites. The flavors are that good. There's a lovely woman in the kitchen preparing these dishes with so much care and authenticity, and you can truly taste it in every bite. If you're looking for a genuinely, expertly prepared West African meal, this is the place. I say this as someone who lives between Houston and New York, has traveled all over the world, and has eaten at many Michelin-rated restaurants. I know good food, and this food is amazing.

The jollof rice is my favourite, because I prefer the moist Nigerian jollof to the Ghanaian jollof…read more The Ofada has been a craving of mine for months now. The nearest African place that sells good Ofada is all the way in sugarland, so I'm very happy to have found that Hunan makes a good Ofada too. The fufu was done right. An over-all delicious meal.

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Hunan Cafe - I got the Oxtail, goat, Egusi Soup and he got jollof rice and Oxtails... Felt like Home. Great service.

I got the Oxtail, goat, Egusi Soup and he got jollof rice and Oxtails... Felt like Home. Great service.

Hunan Cafe - Tilapia fish meal

Tilapia fish meal

Hunan Cafe - Jollof rice with mackerel and plantains!!!  My favorite, but they have lots of varied dishes.

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Jollof rice with mackerel and plantains!!! My favorite, but they have lots of varied dishes.

ChopnBlok - Montrose - Buka

ChopnBlok - Montrose

4.5(467 reviews)
15.8 mi•Montrose, Fourth Ward
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This place was amazing! Delicious food and service! The manager Sabrina was great and our server DJ…read moregave us great recommendations! Definitely will be coming back!

Literally now one of my FAVORITE restaurants in Houston! I mean damn y'all consistently come…read morethrough with so much flavor it's ridiculous. I love high quality ingredients and feel like they go a long way. But even more I feel like knowing what to do with ingredients go even further. I hate buying high quality ingredients meals where the chef did little to enhance the food. Not at all the case here. EVERY dish you order while have the chef's handprint on it and I F'n LOVE IT!! I've enjoyed ChopnBlok since I first tried it at POST Houston but I'll leave this review to focus on the Montrose location. Now come on this review journey with me! I had been meaning to come here for a minute but had never gotten around to it and the first time I did was when a friend told me about "Parlay on the Blok", which is a block party series they do and this one they had collabed with The Breakfast Klub!!! So combining with one of the places that is already one of my top spots in the city plus good vibes I had to pull up. It was popping there so was a thing to get a spot and get that order in but I'm glad I did. Beyond the fact that it was a good vibe for the culture and the community out there. The food hit! We got there late for the block party so some items had ran out and honestly it was for the best because I would've ended up buying some of everything they were offering. I got the Wings & Rice and the Malt Short Ribs and Grits. The first was The Breakfast Klub's wings with Afro brunch fried rice. The second came with a dòdò pepper relish with a malt demi-glaze. Boy oh boy! Already knew the wings was going to hit and the fried rice paired really well with it. The short rib was so damn tender and the relish and glaze just....just give me some more! Both of them are dishes I would order again if they were on a constant menu. As someone who doesn't eat pork, I love that this is a spot that I can count on putting out delicious food packed with flavor and know they have not a lick of pork on the menu. Now for their regular menu items lol. I was in the area so I popped in for their happy hour and of course they delivered. Love that they have the community tables, which allows for people to get a table as a walk up but not at the bar. It also creates a special space to connect with strangers, as you can be sat across the table from someone you've never met as you both enjoy deliciousness. If you haven't noticed yet I love this place and will basically only have good things to say, and it all comes from the most honest space. Happy hour offers some of their main dishes just in smaller portions. I started off with the Suya and Cheese patties and I honestly have a hard time imagining me coming here and not ordering these. From the flaky breading to the meat and cheese inside it does everything it's supposed to. I also got the Golden bowl and every bit of it was delicious. You can give me a side of the Jollof Jambalaya everyday and I'd be good. I'm usually not for alcohol with my food but was in the mood for a cocktail and I wasn't sure on the Irie Punch and my waitress brought me and shot of Irie Punch that I quickly ordered after tasting. The Deviled Scotch Egg is suck your teeth and fingers good. It's so damn good that I literally had some of the greens they sit on and thought it was the egg filling on it just to realize it was the dressing they had on it. I was sucking the damn mini salad off my fingers it was so good. For the greens and dressings, which are just garnish for the egg, to be that good is truly ridiculous. I got a side of the Waakye Fried Rice not realizing it is a black rice dish, but even that was still good. Chef Ope Amosu does not miss with a single dish served. They have been Michelin recognized and I honestly think it is beyond well deserved. Not quit reading my review and figure out why I love this place for yourself.

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ChopnBlok - Montrose - Inside

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ChopnBlok - Montrose - Course 2 - Citrus Smoked Chicken w/ Native Fried Rice, Scallion Masa Pancake & Seasonal Pickles

Course 2 - Citrus Smoked Chicken w/ Native Fried Rice, Scallion Masa Pancake & Seasonal Pickles

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